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Question 20061054
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 189-191
Question:
First Course Treatment/Chemotherapy: Is adriamycin used in a chemoembolization procedure coded as chemotherapy?
Discussion:
Answer:
Code as chemotherapy only when a chemotherapeutic agent is used, such as adriamycin. Do not automatically code chemoembolization as chemotherapy.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
First course treatment, Chemotherapy
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2006
